Grey Power New Zealand is backing a nationwide campaign encouraging men to take a proactive approach to their prostate health, while calling for progress on a prostate cancer screening pilot supported by both major political parties. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand’s "Just a Tick – It could save your life" (https://prostate.org.nz/justatick) campaign, supported by All Blacks coaching legend Sir Steve Hansen and comedian Te Radar, encourages men to ask their doct

Grey Power New Zealand says the growing number of older New Zealanders seeking social housing is a stark reminder that many seniors are struggling to secure safe, affordable and suitable housing. New Ministry of Social Development figures show that, for the first time in at least five years, people aged over 55 are now the largest age group on the social housing waitlist. In June 2026, there were 6,201 applicants aged over 55 waiting for a public home – a 25 percent increase

Grey Power New Zealand has welcomed new guidance that confirms routine cognitive testing should no longer be used as a standard part of assessing the fitness of healthy older people to drive. National President David Marshall said the changes were the result of more than two years of sustained advocacy by Grey Power with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), politicians, and the medical profession. "This is an excellent outcome for older New Zealanders and one that Grey Pow

Grey Power NZ Federation is supporting a proposed local pilot aimed at helping older homeowners downsize into warm, dry, accessible homes while remaining connected to their communities. The initiative responds to a growing problem for seniors in their late 70s and 80s who own mortgage-free homes that are now larger than they need and increasingly difficult to maintain, but who cannot access bridging finance to subdivide, build, or commission a smaller local home. Grey Power’s

Grey Power New Zealand is reaffirming its long-standing support for universal New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), following recent comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins indicating openness to discussing possible means-testing. Grey Power National Vice-President David Marshall said while the organisation welcomes constructive debate about the future of retirement income, it remains firmly opposed to any move toward means-testing. “New Zealand Superannuation provides certaint

Grey Power Calls for Stronger Protections as Medimap Cyber Breach Raises Serious Concerns for Older New Zealanders — Grey Power New Zealand is expressing deep concern following the recent cyber-attack on Medimap, a digital health platform widely used across aged care, disability services and community healthcare. The breach, which resulted in unauthorised access and changes to patient records, has understandably shaken confidence in systems many older New Zealanders rely

Grey Power has long advocated against the loss of cheques and decreasing banking services nationally, but particularly in our rural areas. The release of the Reserve Bank’s Consultation paper on Tuesday was a welcome breath of fresh air for all those disadvantaged by the reduction in services from the banking sector over the past decade. NZ has lost around 40% of its bank branches, and many of those remaining work on reduced hours. Grey Power National President Gayle Chambers

As NZ Post moves forward with plans to close more than 140 post office counters across the country, Grey Power is raising serious concerns about the impact on older New Zealanders — particularly those in rural and small-town communities. In their public statements, NZ Post has claimed that, following the closures, the furthest distance any customer will need to travel to access postal services will be approximately 4 kilometres. However, Grey Power says that in practice, th

Grey Power New Zealand has expressed serious concern over proposed changes to the Total Mobility Scheme, warning that they risk further disadvantaging disabled and older people who already face significant barriers to independence and social participation. Grey Power New Zealand President Gayle Chambers says the proposals appear to prioritise cost-cutting over the real-world impacts on some of the country’s most vulnerable citizens. “The Total Mobility Scheme is not a luxury.

11 September 2025, 1pm & 7pm Arawa Bowling Club, 64 Lytton Street, Rotorua Grey Power Rotorua is providing a two opportunities for...

The New Zealand Government is facing renewed pressure to strengthen community safety after the Grey Power Federation questioned the...

Rotorua Lakes Council is reviewing some of its bylaws and policies to help improve the safety and amenity of the Rotorua Inner-city. As...

Rumours are circulating about major proposed changes for Driving licence renewals for those aged 65 plus are a scam . Concerned members...

We are excited to announce a new partnership between Grey Power and Carters Tyre Services , one of New Zealand’s leading tyre and...

This week’s Budget must focus on improving health services and cutting waiting times for geriatric surgeries, Grey Power New Zealand told...

Annual General Meeting 29 May 2025, 11am Arawa Bowling Club, 64 Lytton Street, Rotorua You are invited to attend the Annual General...

Forum 7 May 2025 2024,11am Arawa Bowling Club, Lyton Street, Rotorua The guest speaker is the Hon. Tracey Martin . Tracey was...

Grey Power welcomes the additional $42million investment announced by Health Minister Shane Reti this week to fill critical workforce...

Electricity bills are certain to rise next year as the higher costs of generating and distributing power are passed to all consumers, but...

Grey Power New Zealand National President, Gayle Chambers, applauded Health Minister, Shane Reti for putting a commissioner in place to...